Deakin University
Bachelor of Forensic Science (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationStudy Deakin’s Bachelor of Forensic Science (Honours) to broaden your understanding of a chosen discipline within the field, while building key research and soft skills that enhance your employment options and prepare you for further study.
Honours is an optional year of specialised study that allows you to combine the theory and practical skills gained throughout your undergraduate degree. It is an opportunity to develop your expertise in a field you are passionate about and to gain invaluable research and life skills that will stay with you throughout your career.
Delivery mode
Deakin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Completion of a bachelor degree or higher or major in a related discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) (or equivalent average grade indicator) of at least 65 in third year units, or where relevant, final year units AND
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) English Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL OR
IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 (or equivalent) OR
other evidence of English language proficiency.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Forensic Science (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
Forensic Scientist
Forensic Scientists are specialist scientists who analyse and test suspect items (as well as human tissue and body fluids) that may have been used...
Crime Scene Investigator
Crime Scene Investigators (CSIs) are forensic scientists who attend crime scenes to collect evidence and investigate the crime. They preserve the s...
DNA Analyst
A DNA Analyst examines genetic material to assist in criminal investigations, paternity cases, or medical research. You might work in a forensic la...
Forensic Entomologist
A Forensic Entomologist applies the study of insects to legal investigations, particularly in cases involving decomposed remains. You might work in...
Forensic Science Technician
A Forensic Science Technician performs tests on evidence used in legal cases. You’ll usually conduct testing in a laboratory, but you may have to p...
Forensic Toxicologist
Forensic Toxicologists are specialist scientists who source, analyse, and test biological samples (eg, blood, hair, body fluids, bone tissue, plant...
Forensic Analyst
A Forensic Analyst plays a critical role in the investigation of crimes through the analysis of physical evidence, which may include biological sam...
About Deakin University
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